Washbowl

Don’t end your hike with a parking ticket

To avoid congestion and potentially dangerous situations, parking on the shoulder of Route 73 between Chapel Pond and the Rooster Comb trailhead is off limits. Parking on the shoulder of the road near the Cascade Mountain trailhead is also off limits. Shuttles are available. read more

Family with Young Kids: 30 minutesExperienced Hiker: 30 minutes or lessOut of Shape Hiker: 30 minutes

Snowshoeing and Ice Skating

The Giant's Washbowl is an excellent destination in any season, but especially in winter when this stunning mountain pond is covered in ice.

From the parking area, carefully cross Route 73 and sign in at the trail register. The first half mile of this route varies between short, level sections and moderate to steep uphill climbs. There's a wonderful view to the left before things level out and the Washbowl is reached.

Trailhead: Travel south on Route 73 from Lake Placid, pass through Keene Valley, and look for the Chapel Pond parking area on the right.